Nourishing bright minds, Feeding the future

Child development and hunger can be a hidden topic in many communities. It is often unnoticed that 1 in 3 recipients of local food banks are children. The struggle against hunger and poverty, has been a key focus of the Muslim Welfare Centre since its inception in 1993. In an effort to support a strong community-based solution, we began sponsoring premium, school-based nutrition programs in 2010. Currently, we are funding breakfast, morning meals, and snack programs for students in high-needs areas across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Breakfast, also known as the most important meal of the day, plays a critical role in a student’s development, as the brain and body strongly rely on regular intake of food to function and grow appropriately. Breakfast and morning snack programs provide healthy foods in a safe and caring environment thus ensuring students have a nutritious start to their day. Through these programs, students learn about making life-long healthier choices and are given culturally- appropriate foods according to Canada’s Food Guide. As well, all meals conform to halal dietary standards.

Muslim Welfare Centre is pleased to work with the Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS), the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) nutrition team, and in particular, the staff and dedicated volunteers in schools whose efforts make this program possible.

Thanks to the ongoing support of our donors, we currently support nutrition program in 14 public schools thus helping thousands of children start their day a healthier way. You can join us in nourishing future generations of leaders by becoming a donor of this program.

To learn more about his program or to find out how to get your school involved, please email muslim@muslimwelfarecentre.com or call us at 416-754-8116

Mission

At the Muslim Welfare Centre, we are guided by the belief that Service to humanity is service to Allah (God). We are committed to serving those in need, irrespective of religion, nationality, caste or creed.

In Canada, we are involved in the fight against poverty and homelessness and are focused on providing food, health care services, culturally-sensitive shelter for women, their children and families in distress, and healthy nutrition to our school children and seniors.

Our international focus involves promoting literacy through our free schools; access to clean water through water exploration projects; and providing relief assistance, including construction of shelters and establishing free medical clinics in countries facing natural disasters.